The eighth chapter in 'Footprints without Feet' textbook is 'The Hack Driver' written by Sinclair Lewis.
This story is about a naive lawyer who started working as a junior assistant clerk in a famous law firm in the city post his graduation.
He hated the job of serving summons as he had to confront unpleasant situations.
One fine day, he had to visit a village, New Mullion to serve summons to Oliver Lutkins who was a prime witness in some law case.
Although he was happy to visit the village, he lost interest when he saw that it was a dull and lifeless place.
This chapter teaches us a major life lesson that we should not trust anyone blindly without knowing them, otherwise we may end up getting fooled.
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Chapter 2: The Thief's Story
Chapter 3: The Midnight Visitor
Chapter 4: A Question of Trust
Chapter 5: Footprints without Feet
Chapter 6: The Making of a Scientist
Chapter 7: The Necklace
Chapter 9: Bholi
Chapter 10: The Book that saved the Earth
Check out Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Chapter 8: The Hack Driver
What job did the narrator get after graduation? Did he like his work?
After doing his graduation, the narrator got the job of a junior assistant clerk in a law firm. No, he did not like his work. He had to serve a summons on the wanted people. He had to visit many dirty places. He never liked his work.
How did the hack driver sketch the character of Lutkins?
In fact, the hack driver was Lutkins himself. He sketched Lutkins as a very clever man who was good at deceiving people. He never repaid the money he had taken from others. He had a passion for Poker.
What did the hack driver tell the narrator about Lutkins’ mother?
The hack driver told the narrator that Lutkins’ mother was a real terror. She was nine feet tall, four feet thick and as quick as a cat.
With what impression did the lawyer come back to the city?
The lawyer returned to the city with a good impression. He liked the people of the village. He found them simple, wise and soft-spoken. He thought of practising law there. He was excited. He had found a treasure and a new way of life in New Mullion.
How did the lawyer find the streets and shops of New Mullion?
The lawyer found the streets of New Mullion muddy. With rows of wooden shops, either painted in sour brown or not painted at all. He was disappointed because he expected to see a sweet and simple country village.
